RIP Bruce Gary, so ridiculously under rated, it’s a crime...he’s destroying it on this great clip...incidentally this is my favorite Knack song..as a 17 year old HS Senior in 79-80, this song I could definitely relate to...like most of the songs on Get The Knack...still love it!!
First time I've heard these Carnegie Hall renditions, to me, it just goes to prove that Mike Chapman didn't have to go too far out of his way to produce the Knack; the sound was there right in the room, from the get go. This sounds so close to the album version, it's scary, but it's not like they're expending any extra effort. This was how The Knack sounded. Tight, mean, and lean.
@@pauldack5129 For sure. Same bad luck with the band Shoes, they put out great album after album and got dicked over by their own label which makes no sense, given it was Elektra. How could the label that signed The Cars not see how to market and cultivate Shoes? Maybe though The Knack suffered the backlash from their own cleverness. I dunno. The second Knack album never got marketed properly, and was almost ignored. A shame.
I had no idea what tremendous musicians these guys were back when I was listeing to them, just figured it all studio production. I guess all they did in the studio was press the record button and let them play....
Favorite Knack song, simple, true and tight! Saw them on this tour one week before this NYC Carnegie Hall stop on Oct. 3rd 1979 in Detroit. One of the best, most fun and electric shows I've seen! RIP Doug and Bruce...gone much too soon.
Oh Tara was the third song played after Let Me Out (show opener) and Your Number or Your Name...they opened with the first three songs off of their tremendous first album Get The Knack...
Know from the (highly recommended) Getting The Knack documentary that Doug spoke of being mesmerized by this girl who was a roadie for a band and would lug the heavy equipment, called her beautiful, and I mean beautiful girl,....she inspired my favorite Knack song!..Great tune!
Quite possibly the most underrated rhythm section in rock and roll. Love them!
RIP Bruce Gary, so ridiculously under rated, it’s a crime...he’s destroying it on this great clip...incidentally this is my favorite Knack song..as a 17 year old HS Senior in 79-80, this song I could definitely relate to...like most of the songs on Get The Knack...still love it!!
how they are so close to the record is amazing. pure songwriting and pure musicianship all around.
I agree, almost sounds like the album
Bruce Gary's finest moment. What an absolute beast on drums. RIP.
Such an overlooked drummer...he was like moon but under control
Another great drummer is Clem from Blondie.
@@donaldfewell8908 Big time greatness with Bruce and Clem
Amen. The BEST.
These guys could really play and sounded exactly their record live!
I was 12 when this album came out (now almost 55). Always loved it, still do -- and bollocks to them that don't.
First time I've heard these Carnegie Hall renditions, to me, it just goes to prove that Mike Chapman didn't have to go too far out of his way to produce the Knack; the sound was there right in the room, from the get go. This sounds so close to the album version, it's scary, but it's not like they're expending any extra effort. This was how The Knack sounded. Tight, mean, and lean.
One of best live bands I've ever seen.
Exactly. These guys never got credit for the talent they all had as players. Supremely talented musicians.
@@pauldack5129 For sure. Same bad luck with the band Shoes, they put out great album after album and got dicked over by their own label which makes no sense, given it was Elektra. How could the label that signed The Cars not see how to market and cultivate Shoes? Maybe though The Knack suffered the backlash from their own cleverness. I dunno. The second Knack album never got marketed properly, and was almost ignored. A shame.
That smile as he ends the song, that says, yeah....I wrote this pop perfection!
Nice observation....and yes, Doug sure did!
Rediscovering the Knack after all these years. Love Doug's vocal on this track!
This whole 1st record is insanely good power pop that still sounds great today.
The Knack was an absolute, well oiled rock n roll machine. Been a fan since age 11! Unbelievable!🇺🇸
I had no idea what tremendous musicians these guys were back when I was listeing to them, just figured it all studio production. I guess all they did in the studio was press the record button and let them play....
Pretty much. Simple, fun little Pop ditties.
Not supposed to be profound.
Dance and smile.
I like it!
They were incredible live!!! I loved them so much when I was a kid.
They were considered 'Beatlesque' at that time. I was 14
Prescott Niles was fantastic on bass. Thanks for posting. Great stuff!
unsung hero
One of the great bands of the the late 70's and early 80's. They still sound as fresh and current today if you like good old fashioned Rock and Roll.
Oh Tara-good tune, great video. The Knack had a ton of great music. Do yourself a favor and listen to all of it. Kicks ass!
Man, that minor chord ties it all together for me.
Saw them on this tour in 79', they could really play great, and put on a great show.
Favorite Knack song, simple, true and tight! Saw them on this tour one week before this NYC Carnegie Hall stop on Oct. 3rd 1979 in Detroit. One of the best, most fun and electric shows I've seen! RIP Doug and Bruce...gone much too soon.
Best drummer ever!!
Fantastic, flawless performance!
Oh Tara was the third song played after Let Me Out (show opener) and Your Number or Your Name...they opened with the first three songs off of their tremendous first album Get The Knack...
Brilliant
Go!, Bruce.
I want that song to be a minute longer. It was just getting going.
Was to young to see the greatness, but I was rocking...
I was in eighth grade wore that album out on my JCPenney stereo
Great band, great cut !😁😋😎
love this song and energy
I loved this one too
Doug Fieger (RIP) Reminds me of John Lennon and Pete Townshend at the same time.
I was just thinking something like that.
Brilliant as always live!
Great band pure fun rock n roll
Oh OH MY DARLIN Tara....
I used to sing this about a girl named Tara. Sounds like a George Harrison song.
What is Doug's introduction to this song? And does anyone know what Bruce is mouthing to Berton while Doug's introducing the song?
Top ten group. Peroid. Top ten best drummer up there with Blondies drummer. Neal Pert, you pick the rest...
RIP
THE KNACK
i know the girl in this song.. seriously...
Know from the (highly recommended) Getting The Knack documentary that Doug spoke of being mesmerized by this girl who was a roadie for a band and would lug the heavy equipment, called her beautiful, and I mean beautiful girl,....she inspired my favorite Knack song!..Great tune!
The best thing about this song is they actually pronounce Tara the correct way instead of the usual American mispronounciation Tera.
Gazolba won't you gobble my goo:-)
Get a grip ..hayseed . Bruce Gary
one - hit wonder
No way.
Obviously didn't listen to them.
He has that Radio/Charts Rules Music (industry) mindset...
Some people are just that way. Can't see or think for themselves.
Good girls don't hit #10.